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Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingSodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
CleansingHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium PCA
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Distearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Dipalmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Dimyristate
EmollientGlyceryl Myristate
EmollientGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientPalmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientSilicone Quaternium-22
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantImidazolidinyl Urea
PreservativePiroctone Olamine
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium PCA, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Dipalmitate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Dimyristate, Glyceryl Myristate, Glyceryl Oleate, Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Propylene Glycol, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Silicone Quaternium-22, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 19140, CI 15985, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Piroctone Olamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantMenthol
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientAlgae Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantOleamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycol Stearate
EmollientPEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMagnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamide Mipa, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Menthol, Hedychium Coronarium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Algae Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Oleamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Glycol Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, CI 42090, CI 19140
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water